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Austin Reaves admits using golf to boost Luka Doncic’s ‘confidence’

Austin Reaves has revealed he lets Luka Doncic win on the golf course, joking that it is all part of keeping the Lakers star confident where it really matters.

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How Luka Doncic reacted to Caitlin Clark taking his pictures during LA Lakers game

Luka Doncic had a simple but telling reaction after Caitlin Clark was spotted taking photos of him during a Lakers game, highlighting the mutual respect between two of basketball’s biggest stars.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 26

Lakers find answers, confidence in defining road trip

INDIANAPOLIS — The Lakers’ season was not going to be defined by a late March road trip. But when the games truly start to matter, the six games LA battled through could very well serve as a reference point.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 26

'We Really Needed Him': JJ Redick Backs Bronny James’ Growth After Lakers Beat Pacers

Despite being fit, Bronny James saw 0 minutes of action on the court in the past seven games. But it all changed against the Indiana Pacers as the head coach, JJ Redick, relied on LeBron James’ son.

Marcus Smart News / Total Pro Sports / March 26

Marcus Smart Opens Up on His Leadership Role in the Lakers Locker Room

Marcus Smart has slowly established himself as a vital cog for the Los Angeles Lakers. Brought in to come off the bench and play tough defense, his recent play had him inserted into the starting lineup by JJ Redick.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / March 25

4 Reasons Why LeBron James Should Stay With The Lakers And Finish His Career In Los Angeles

At 41 years old, in his 23rd NBA season, LeBron James continues to defy Father Time. But even with nothing left to prove in the league, the King’s future has never been more uncertain as a critical offseason looms.

J.J. Redick News / Hardwood Heroics / March 26

JJ Redick Praises Lakers’ Dominant 5-1 Road Trip Despite Grueling Pace Battles

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick was impressed with the team’s dominant 5-1 outing on the road. On Wednesday, the Lakers had a 137-130 win against the Indiana Pacers to complete their second-longest stretch of the 2025-26 NBA season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

Jaxson Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 25

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes joins unique Kareem Abdul-Jabbar club with wild stat line

Despite suffering a setback earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers continue their dominant run. Over the last few weeks, LA has leveled up and put itself squarely in championship contender discussions.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 25

Luka Doncic extends his league lead with 43 points in Lakers' win

As is often the case, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic did Luka Doncic things in leading his team to a win on Wednesday night.

Why Doncic merits MVP in crowded field

LeBron James pulls a disrespectful move during game against Pacers

Former NBA champion makes Coach of the Year case for JJ Redick

Could decimated Warriors consider trading Steph Curry?

Grizzlies make definitive announcement on Ja Morant

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 25

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Pacers

Despite the Lakers being shorthanded with Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton being out, they dominated the Pacers for most of the game. Unfortunately, they had an unserious stretch in the fourth that gave Indiana a glimmer of hope, but luckily, it didn’t cost them the result.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / March 25

Luka Doncic, Lakers start fast, cruise past Pacers

Luka Doncic scored 28 of his 43 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 137-130 on Wednesday in Indianapolis. Doncic also had seven assists and six rebounds for Los Angeles (47-26), while Austin Reaves paired 25 points with eight assists.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 25